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Conversion therapy, or the practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is based on an outdated and incorrect notion that such identities are a choice that can be changed

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Black patients make up more than 35% of people on dialysis but just 13% of the U.S. population

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Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences

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If you or a loved one has obesity, here are some facts to help you understand this common disease

Environmental and Societal Factors, Not Just Diet and Exercise, Contribute to Obesity

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Experiencing mental health challenges and chronic stress can lead to significant weight gain. Stopping the cycle of obesity might start with a therapist.

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From administrative impediments to all-out bans, here's how several states are undercutting Roe v. Wade in 2021

In addition to killing 600,000 Americans, Covid-19 is undermining the health of people who were never infected with the virus, but whose lives were devastated by the loss of jobs, homes and opportunities for the future

Conversion therapy, or the practice of attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, is based on an outdated and incorrect notion that such identities are a choice that can be changed

A new study says some of the nation's largest hospital systems kept filing lawsuits, liens and garnishments — and most were nonprofit

Police often lack the skills to interact with people with mental and physical disabilities

Black patients make up more than 35% of people on dialysis but just 13% of the U.S. population

Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences

A growing number of insurers are quietly ending those fee waivers for Covid-19 treatment on some or all policies

Where someone lives is the greatest predictor of health and life expectancy. A person's ZIP code is also a good predictor of their race and ethnicity.

If you or a loved one has obesity, here are some facts to help you understand this common disease

Healthcare providers need to look at more than what's on the plate to understand obesity

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